Silver State Journal Reports News
Las Vegas man arrested for allegedly selling stolen car online
By D. D. Diggs | Sep 7, 2022
Police officers from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles have arrested a man in Las Vegas on suspicion of selling a stolen vehicle online.
Nevada DMV honors Jeffrey Wyatt as Employee Veteran of the Month
By D. D. Diggs | Sep 2, 2022
Jeffrey Wyatt, a field services technician with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Nevada, has been honored as the Employee Veteran of the Month.
Nevada DMV arrests suspect in online sale of stolen vehicles
By B. B. Urness | Aug 19, 2022
Police officers from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) arrested a man suspected of selling stolen vehicles online in Las Vegas.
Nevada DMV shifts major offices to appointment-only model
By D. D. Diggs | Aug 10, 2022
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will transition to an appointment-only system for most services starting Monday, August 15.
Willie Demario Jones arrested for assault at Las Vegas DMV office
By B. B. Urness | Aug 5, 2022
On August 4, 2022, Willie Demario Jones was arrested by Nevada DMV officers in collaboration with the US Marshals Service.
Nevada DMV encourages use of online appointments amid high demand
By D. D. Diggs | Jul 18, 2022
As summer progresses, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is encouraging customers to use its online appointment system to avoid long waits.
Nevada's evolving borders shaped by treaties and surveys
By D. D. Diggs | Jun 1, 2022
Nevada's journey to its current boundaries has been marked by historical treaties, surveying challenges, and legal disputes.
Nevada awarded $20M NSF grant for collaborative wildfire research
By A. A. Sanchez | May 17, 2022
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has secured a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support a fire-science project over five years. The research will involve the Desert Research Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno. The initiative, titled "Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science," is funded through the NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This program aims to boost research competitiveness in targeted states by enhancing STEM capabilities.
Guidance on gaining relevant experience towards becoming a licensed professional engineer
By D. D. Diggs | May 9, 2022
Aspiring engineers must be cautious about the type of experience they gain while working towards licensure.
Nevada DMV encourages early action as Real ID deadline approaches
By B. B. Urness | May 3, 2022
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents that the federal deadline for Real ID compliance is now one year away.
Nevada DMV announces start date for technology fee refunds
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 31, 2022
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that customers who paid the DMV Technology Fee between July 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, can start collecting their refunds beginning Monday, April 4, 2022.
Nevada DMV unveils redesigned website amid $114 million transformation effort
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 23, 2022
Motorists visiting the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online since March 21 have encountered a redesigned website at dmv.nv.gov. Nevada DMV Director Julie Butler expressed optimism about the update, stating, "We think customers are...
Guidelines stress importance of clear contracts for engineers and surveyors
By B. B. Urness | Mar 7, 2022
The regulation mandating written contracts, established in late 2010 and amended in 2019, is a crucial component for professionals whose work relies on client agreements.
Nevada DMV warns against use of fraudulent Texas temporary dealer permits
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 4, 2022
Nevadans are being cautioned by the Department of Motor Vehicles against purchasing or renting vehicles with Texas temporary dealer permits, which may be fraudulent and conceal serious legal issues with the vehicle.
Las Vegas business owner arrested for alleged forgery in vehicle title transactions
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 27, 2021
The owner of a vehicle registration business in Las Vegas has been apprehended by Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) investigators.
NCEES announces Reno as exclusive site for structural engineering pencil-and-paper exams
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 13, 2021
The NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering Exam will transition to being the only professional engineering exam available in a pencil-and-paper format starting with the April 2022 administration.
NCEES transitions most exams to computer-based format
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 9, 2021
Nearly all exams required by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor are now exclusively available as computer-based tests.
Nevada DMV seeks public input for digital transformation through new survey
By B. B. Urness | Dec 3, 2021
A survey regarding the digital transformation of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be sent to customers on December 6, 2021.
Nevada DMV urges use of online services amid post-Thanksgiving rush
By B. B. Urness | Nov 22, 2021
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is advising walk-in customers to utilize online services or kiosks on the Monday following Thanksgiving, traditionally known as "Black Monday" due to high traffic.
Nevada DMV warns public about text phishing scam targeting MyDMV users
By B. B. Urness | Nov 19, 2021
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new text message phishing scam aimed at residents.